Microsoft® is probably the most famous software manufacturer since the beginning of the personal computer age. With the graphical user interface called GUI (Graphical User Interface), Microsoft has revolutionized the PC age.
From then until now with Windows XP
The most successful operating system from Microsoft was Windows XP. With Windows XP, a big step was made in terms of mobility with notebooks as well as with the emaciated operating system Windows XP Embedded. For more than 13 years, Windows XP has been running stable on a large number of computers. Today’s share of Windows XP users is still more than 33%.
Windows 8 meets Touch PC and Tablet PC
Windows 8 is another milestone in the history of Microsoft. Thus, an operating system was created with an interface that can be operated on PC’s, notebooks and tablet PC’s. The desktop was put in the background under Windows 8, but it is still up to the users to continue using it. With the Microsoft Surface and Windows 8 Microsoft is now also one of the hardware manufacturers that deliver software and hardware at the same time, especially this feature offers the users a high reliability because here the software was perfectly adapted to the hardware. With the individual adjustment of the interface of Windows 8 on the tablet PC, the user can move the most important icons to a start screen similar to the desktop.
AntiViren Software from Microsoft
With Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft offers another free feature. This antivirus software is extremely flexible and is not a great resource eater like the software of other manufacturers.
Console gaming by Microsoft
Even in the game console market, Microsoft is involved. With the XBOX, the customer acquires a great entertainment system, with which you can not only play great 3D video games but also as a home cinema system.
Simple and easily explained, the XBOX is plugged into the HDMI port and the device is already running. With XBOX Live You can play online with your friends or acquaintances from all over the world and compare your scores. With the Premium Entertainment Package you can buy or rent the latest movies online. The Start view was also adapted as in the operating system Windows 8 in the new XBOX.
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